This is Kirsty, Go for Kirsty 🇿🇦
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Digital Strategist by Day | Photographer by Late Afternoon | Whiskey Drinker by Night | She/Her
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this resonates to my core
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No, we didn’t sleep well. No, we haven’t forgotten about what happened yesterday. No, we are not ok. No, we are NOT done!
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🇿🇦 1995
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look at it 🤌🏽
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accidentally woke up this morning at 5:55AM to find the skyline on fire outside my kitchen window while I made coffee
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This has got to be the best ad of 2019 IMHO!
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*Eben just standing*
World Rugby: should this be allowed?
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Siya is the epitome of Captaincy class. He WILL go down as the greatest
#Springbok
captain in history. Also, Wwat an oulik moment for
#RSAvTGA
to share post match 🥹
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Every time you see this on your TL you have to RT. This is our Tom Holland ‘Umbrella’ on repeat 🔥
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no vaccines today, just R2.7 billion cash injection into SAA
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can we just take a moment for Ashton & Mila's sustainable farmhouse please 😍
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The fact that Caster Semenya is STILL being mentioned, tweeted about, getting coverage and on the lips of spectators at the
#Olympics
in a race & competition she was not allowed to compete in should tell you how much of a disgrace and an injustice her not being there truly is.
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just to be clear, we’re all collectively supporting the
#ARG
Pumas tomorrow over the wit kant?
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What I find so hilarious about this vasectomy conversation is that men are upset with other men for making choices about their bodies but can’t understand why women have been outraged about female body autonomy & fighting for reproductive rights for decades 🙄
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There’s nothing quite like that first sleep in fresh linen. You sleep different & then your whole perspective of life changes the next morning, you know?
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if there is ONE THING you watch on your TL today let it be this
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my Oupa celebrates his 90th birthday today in lockdown & I can’t see him so, I’m celebrating him here instead with all of you. Bodybuilder, Mechanic, Engineer, and full on LEGEND! 🎂
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Cannot express how anxious I get when people randomly invite other people to plans that weren’t included & then try to soften the blow with, “oh! They’re just popping by”. NO! They can’t! I didn’t mentally prepare for more people than what was agreed. Make them leave! 😭
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Officially paid my last installment on my car this morning and I feel like this is a smöl life win 🥺
I only have 6 instalments left on my car and I'm already dreaming about all the things I can do with the money I can save instead of paying for a car
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I can’t actually even understand how this is the SAME couch. WHAT?! She’s earned, and deserves, a new name 😍
Credits: Rebuild + Reupholstered by Leeu Furniture
A couple of weeks ago I sent my affectionately known ‘Crack Den Couch’ in for reupholstery w/ a reference image. I thought she had good bones until they stripped her bare to discover her wood was vrot and she required an entire rebuild... she’s coming home today 😬
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Did some DIY in the kitchen today. Who needs a Bob when you have a power drill? 💅🏽
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"stop crying its just a movie"
The movie:
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“we’re the fathers of the bride” line brought me so much joy. I grew up watching all of Steve Martin’s films as a kid and the nostalgia shot me through the heart.
#OMITB
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people that just drop you a text with “hello” what 👏🏽 do 👏🏽 you 👏🏽 want? 👏🏽
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watching the ‘Tina’ documentary and let me tell you, in case you didn’t know, Tina Turner is a mf class af badass, powerhouse, DAMN GODDESS!!! She is, quite simply put, THE BEST! 🔥🔥🔥
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as a kid, my mum would always measure excitement leading up to a big event, holiday or occasion by ‘sleeps’. Well, as of today, I have only 3 more sleeps until she arrives in South Africa & I’m reduced to being 5 again.
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a true feminist
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I wish I was joking when I tell you this is a Chuckles waffle with Chuckles ice cream, sprinkled with Chuckles 🙃
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Dear Women, you are not beautiful! (A thread):
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For the first time (in maybe ever?) I feel like I’m supposed to. Thank you
@ingasebata
for making my maxi skirt & for making me feel beautiful while I celebrate with my friends. 💙
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Today, two years ago, I adopted this ket I now call ‘Bijou’. So, naturally, we had a photo shoot. It went well. 😒
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a group of people is a called a nope
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I haven’t touched a garage pie in 10 years but today, this week, this year broke my pie-cation. Worth it. Tsek 2020.
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I’ve been looking around for the perfect photo ledge for months and eventually just decided to get it made to spec.
@MattYoungZA
chose the most incredible piece of Kiaat for my custom 2.2m wall feature & it has so much character already. If you want one, DM him 👌🏽
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we don’t give our girl Gwen enough credit tbh 💅🏽
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our CEO has been at the office most of the week alone and I... can’t 😂😂😂
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I’ve moved 20 times in the last 14 years since the age of 18: From Joburg to London-Surrey-Portsmouth (UK), back to Cape Town and then Joburg where I’ve been back for 12 years to build a career.
For my next move, the BIG 21, I’ll be heading to Canadaland. Byezit for nowzit 🥃
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what is this? Loadshedding for Ants? this tweet needs to be at least 3 times bigger!
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The rate of infection has dropped from 43% to 4% on average for daily COVID-19 cases. We’re affecting change whether you feel it or not. A 2 week extension of lockdown is essential. I feel prouder than ever to be in this with all of you in S.A.
#LOCKSOUTHAFRICADOWN
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Protect your peace in 2022. Exit & delete all the whatsapp groups that no longer serve you.
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Repeat after me:
I do not owe anyone, or even myself, an explanation on why I need a break.
I do not need to earn rest.
I will not feel guilty for rest.
Rest is not a reward.
I need rest.
I deserve rest.
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do your colleagues a favour and stop sending emails from today. Just stop. Don’t do it. Don’t you dare do it!
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best believe I will like every 35+ vax registration and jab tweet until it’s my turn and then I’ll do it all over again 😤
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being an adult means running errands and then immediately coming home to have a lie down
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just me or did every South African read the second part in Afrikaans?
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Never in a million years did I think I’d be featured by Getty. I’ve been in awe of the photographers that have contributed to Getty since I was a kid & to be recognized amongst 8 other incredible photographers for storytelling is mental.
#TheLockdownScript
is a new Photography Project I’ve started working on. It’s what I’m calling an ‘Instagram Photo Documentary’ and I would be grateful or your support 🙏🏽 For some details, click through the highlight: I’d love your feedback
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My mother started her cruise last night to Amsterdam and this woman is
L I V I N G her best Titanic life
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the last day of work always feels like civvies day at school. Arrive in your casual clothes and do nothing but cause chaos.
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friendly reminder to support your friends and stop asking for discounts. Pay them full price. It’s their talent, time and energy 🙏🏽
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Mum sent me an email this week ahead of me heading home on Thursday...
1. Subject Title 😂
2. See point 4
3. A WHOLE LIST OF DO’S (AND DON’T)
4. Please read ‘Don’t’ 😤
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me pretending to not be on WhatsApp when I am clearly online tweeting
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Cyril: no NYE jol & 10PM curfew you hear me?
me, the introvert: He gets me. He really gets me 😭😭😭
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First day back in the office. You know the rules.
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if Twitter has made one thing clear to me it’s that I have no concept of how old you all are, my brain just thinks you’re all 30-35 🙃
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"it's reasonable to wonder who you'd be if you hadn't experienced trauma"
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someone just coined Brendan Fraser’s 90s — 00s career the
#Brenaissance
and I am fully supportive of this. Exhibit A:
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won R27.50 in the powerball so you could say I’m rich but not petrol rich. Stay humble 🙏🏽
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The fact that so many people have NEVER witnessed a successful charge-down interception makes what Cheslin Kolbe did 1000% more impressive & historical. The timing. The pace. The block. This was PURE FOKKEN MAGIC! 🔥
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there’s an escape artist in the house and she’s hella cute
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EXCUSE ME!!! But my mother has SNAPPED at 60 🥺💙
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I’m dyyyyying 😭😭😭😂😂😂
How sure are we that Chrishell’s mother wasn’t Afrikaans though?! Cos her naming skills are giving me vibes
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my fave new working spot is not terrible
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Today is the first day we’re testing out ‘Teams-Free-Wednesday-Afternoons’ from 12PM which is basically putting everyone on pause, and giving us the focus time we need to tackle admin, big projects, reviews etc without interruptions or meetings. Imagine. 😍
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There’s something about what the UK has done, that doesn’t sit right with me on a few levels. It’s so much more than just a travel ban to S.A but the implications this has on our country’s tourism, families, economy and also our reputation of being an “unsafe destination”.
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end of
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so I opened this little vintage to celebrate as the sun goes down over Joburg. Cheers to us, South Africa 🍷
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I’m continuously amazed by the strength & resilience of South African women ❤️ Each of you inspires me to be a better woman.
#SandtonShutdown
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why are bookshelves and curtains always unreasonably expensive for no good reason?
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A year ago today I moved into my new apartment during a whole pandemonium. I don’t wish that stress on anyone so here’s a mini-makeover photoset 😊
- Ms McCaw (the crack den couch rebuild)
- Open kitchen shelves
- Custom built tables + lamps + photo ledge
- Sunset by nature ✨
@stevicmarinko
I’ll send new porn 👀
Went to check in the paint progress today and let me tell you, white has changed the space from 70s underground smoke lounge to cute retro. Excited to get in FINALLY! Two before (previous tenant) and two in progress.
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Today is a special day for Hurricane Gaily-Waily (my mum), for a few reasons:
1. It’s her birthday! 🎈
2. It’s her 60th
3. It’s the first birthday we’ve been able to share together since 2009
4. We’re going to eat cake at 9am 🎂
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sitting in the dark with a power cut watching a post-thunderstorm sunset and I just... 😍
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“we all eat lies when our hearts are hungry”
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do you ever just get out the shower and sit on the bed nude while tweeting or are you normal?
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Your weekly reminder that being happy for the success of your friends (in business or in life) does not detract from your happiness, goals or wealth. Your time will come.
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🧵I arrived in Calgary 3 months ago today.
So much has happened. It’s been overwhelming but I get to reflect on what I’ve experienced and what I’ve done so far. I wanted to share my highlights with you. Some are big & some small but I’m proud of them all the same.
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during my week off I’m trying to remind myself of these things:
1. You don’t need to do everything all at once
2. You don’t need to fill every waking hour with a task
3. Use energy on things that make you happy
4. Afternoon naps are encouraged
5. Fill the snack cupboard 🍿
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Hello! My name is Kirsty and welcome to my Masterclass on mozzarella meatballs 🤤
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